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Written - 4th October 2024
Aunty Gertie may be an ol’ girly But that doesn’t imply she can’t be flirty The gleam in her eyes Comes as a surprise As aunty Gertie is three times thirty. Gertie lives a life full of joy and fun She’s an angel delight to everyone She can do the splits As well as high kicks What’s more is that Gertie can’t be outrun. Gertie dresses alike a beauty queen Her hair it glows in a silvery gleam She makes up her face With dignified grace The prettiest grandma one’s ever seen. Aunty Gertie’s a poet, it’s the truth Good poetry too, though she’s long of tooth She writes through the night In gleam of moonlight Gertie’s a walking, talking dream come true.

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Date: 10/15/2024 6:13:00 PM
Fun write, Beryl!
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Date: 10/12/2024 1:17:00 PM
She sounds like super woman at that age!
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/12/2024 8:29:00 PM
Thank you Andrea, wouldn’t it be wonderful to be that supplle at that age… Beryl
Date: 10/11/2024 5:02:00 AM
Gertie sounds my kind o' gal. Nice write, Beryl :)
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2024 7:09:00 PM
Thank you Suzette, the kind of o’ gal that’s good to be around, if ever one like her can be found… Beryl
Date: 10/9/2024 12:38:00 PM
Beryl, hope this is all true. She is a miracle we can all strive to be like. We only hope life is as kind to us as it has been to her....of course our choices have something to say about it also. Hey....all's well that ends well. Smiles from here to there!
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2024 7:07:00 PM
Dear Duke, I wish I could say this was true, that Aunty Gertie existed, sorry to say she’s an object of imagination. Thank you for reading and commenting, always gratefully received… Beryl
Date: 10/8/2024 12:46:00 AM
A funny poem! Enjoyed reading this. Well written!
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2024 7:03:00 PM
Thank you Daisy, I’m pleased that you enjoyed the read… Beryl
Date: 10/8/2024 12:28:00 AM
She sounds like a dream my friend and who would not aspire to doing and being who she is today. She sounds full of fun that is why you her niece is charming, talented and writes such refreshing poetry. Love and blessings, Jennifer.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2024 7:02:00 PM
Thank you Jennifer, although Aunty Gertie is a fragment of imagination, a lady like her would be a joy to have around. Blessings and love in return, Beryl
Date: 10/7/2024 10:17:00 AM
Oh, that all of us had an "Aunt Gertie" to inspire us and remind us of joy, Beryl. This is just delightful and so charming. If this is for a contest best wishes for a win. It's just plain fun. Autumn blessings to you!
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/7/2024 1:50:00 PM
Thank you Sam, the Limericks are just for plain fun. Autumn’s blessings sent right back… Beryl
Date: 10/7/2024 6:45:00 AM
Wonderful writing. God bless you. Much love, Gina
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/7/2024 1:44:00 PM
Thank you Gina. Love in return with blessings… Beryl
Date: 10/7/2024 6:29:00 AM
Good one! Seems like one of those larger than life characters it would be a joy to be around. Thanks for your visit to my page.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/7/2024 1:42:00 PM
Thank you for reading Eileen, comments appreciated… Beryl
Date: 10/6/2024 10:58:00 AM
You always have a wonderful flow with your words... Aunt Gertie sounds like a great poet...
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/7/2024 1:35:00 PM
Thank you Silent One, a great poet who likes to show it… Beryl
Date: 10/4/2024 11:54:00 PM
I love the sound of Aunt Gertie, Beryl! A free spirit embracing life and having a damn good time haha!! We all need a Gertie in our lives to brighten our days and be a reminder to enjoy it!! Love this fun upbeat poem!! Debx
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/5/2024 7:34:00 PM
Thank you very much Deb, if one’s got it, then show it…… Beryl x
Date: 10/4/2024 12:17:00 PM
Although a little old in the tooth, Auntie Gertie is living proof , That having fun , Keeps you young , A lady who still raises the roof.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/4/2024 1:59:00 PM
Love your poetic reply brother John, none of us are too old to have fun. If we keep ourselves upbeat, who cares if we have ageing teeth… Sis Beryl

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